I love engineered bubbles in glass. Not the big nasties that show up when you’re using a bad shelf or something weird is trapped between sheets of glass. No, engineered bubbles go where you want them to. Those kind make … Read More ...

I have been happily making glass beads lately and am always looking for fresh inspiration to keep my creativity flying. Pinterest has helped quite a bit, sending me to web sites and blogs that have endless amounts of tutorials and … Read More ...

I’m a huge fan of Bullseye Glass and all of their products, so when I get an email about new stuff I can’t help but be excited. New sheet glass…cascades…streaky frit…new stringers…rods…molds…check it all out. So good!! And for those … Read More ...

I am always excited about Colour de Verre molds, so when there’s a new one I want it and I also want to spread the word about it. Their glass boxes are easy to make and super easy to customize. … Read More ...

One of my favorite DIY video sources is Instructables.com, which I receive an email from a few times a week. I found this how to drill through bottles video quite helpful. The guy doing the work makes a jig … Read More ...

I love the sites like Make or Instructables for all kinds of DIY projects. While wandering around Pinterest, another source for all things, I found a video how to over at Make. Today we will cut a wine bottle … Read More ...

What a fabulous list of artists. Some have been written about on this little blog. Some of the names may be familiar to some of you. I know I’ve learned about some new artists…the list was compiled by the web … Read More ...

For those of you that come here to read about all things glass you may know what a big fan of Bronwen Hellman I am. She’s a fabulous glass artist as well as a very cool lady. I just received … Read More ...

Most of the tutorials posted here do involve a kiln or torch of some sort so here’s something using glass that doesn’t require either. Over at the Plaid web site there are some projects using glass ornaments and Mod Podge … Read More ...

I just received an email from D&L Art Glass announcing some of their classes for 2016. They look amazing! From the basics to the most advanced, they’ve got all of your bases covered. And the celebrity instructors are awesome…one of … Read More ...

There are quite a few tutorials out there…we like the free kind. Over at EskieBeads.com they have a variety of free lamp work tutorials from known bead makers. What a great resource. I was at Pinterest when I was lured … Read More ...

If you create kiln formed glass you will eventually get ahold of a tile saw. There are all different types and price ranges. If you want precise cuts with very little chipping you’ll have to go to the top of … Read More ...

Here in California were in the midst of a very severe draught. And what’s coming…El Niño. They’re expecting a large amount of rain this winter. So, how about a rain chain to divert the water in a rain tub or … Read More ...

The more Christmas ornament options the better. I know in my studio teaching ornament making is such a slam dunk for the holiday season. Color de Verre’s newest ornament mold is so cool for so many reasons. I like that … Read More ...

Need a tutorial? Lamp working? Check out Laura Sparling’s web site. She offers free tutorial pdf’s. How cool is that? There are some basics but she even gives a cupcake tutorial. I’ve not been that generous…go Laura.